Don't Mess with Texas, 2010

Hand painted fabric and satin ribbon, parachute rope, grosgrain ribbon, yarn, mylar
Approx 12' x 3'

Made while an Artist-in-Residence at the Wassaic Project in Wassaic NY

Mums are a Texas high school tradition that started in the 1920s or so.
They’re worn to show school spirit during homecoming week, which leads up to the pinnacle homecoming football game.